Divine Intimacy Radio

Divine Intimacy Radio is a haven of rest and wellspring of spiritual life for those seeking intimacy with God and the enlightened path of Catholic mystical and ascetical wisdom.
Weekly we will explore topics like prayer, spiritual direction, meditation, contemplation, holiness, and much more.

Join Dan Burke and Melissa Elson as they speak with Charlie McKinney, president of Sophia Institute Press, about their new programs to teach the Catholic Faith in schools, parishes and homes across America.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

What types of books does Sophia Institute Press publish?

What are the criteria that Sophia Institute Press follows when deciding whether or not to publish a book?

What are some new resources available to Catholic schools and parishes?

What is "Sophia Institute for Teachers"?

How is the K- 8 textbook series different than current textbook series used in Catholic Schools?

How does the Sophia textbook series help make lesson planning easier for busy teachers?

What is the "Family of Faith" parish program?

How is the "Family of Faith" program different from CCD programs?

What are the benefits of learning about the Faith together as a family?

The Divine Intimacy Radio Show is a haven of rest and wellspring of spiritual life for those seeking intimacy with God and the enlightened path of Catholic mystical and ascetical wisdom.

Twice a week, Dan Burke and Melissa Elson explore topics related to the interior life and Catholic teaching. On Tuesdays, they interview various authors about their spiritual books and about the authors’ own insights on those books. On Fridays, they get specific on subjects which primarily include prayer, spiritual direction, meditation, contemplation, and holiness.

Today, Dan Burke and Melissa Elson speak with Connie Rossini about the book she and Dan wrote together titled, The Contemplative Rosary anddiscuss meditative methods of praying the rosary to keep our focus completely on Jesus.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

This book focuses on helping people who have never prayed the rosary, those who have struggled with the rosary, and those who feel the rosary has become dry or repetitive.

Is everyone called to contemplative prayer?

Is contemplation something that we can work towards or a gift from God?

Why is contemplative prayer necessary for sanctity?

What is the definition of contemplation?

Are distractions while praying the rosary common?

What should we focus on while praying the rosary?

Can vocal prayer prepare you for contemplative prayer?

How is the contemplative rosary set up?

How does the book help us focus on Jesus?

What is the "clausular method" of praying the rosary?

Must we finish the rosary or should we stop if the Lord calls us to contemplate Him before we have completed our prayers?